William Saliba has confirmed that he is trying ahead to returning to Arsenal this summer after his mortgage with Marseille got here to an finish.
There was no possibility to purchase within the centre-back’s mortgage contract however Saliba has lengthy flirted with the concept of staying in France, though Arsenal have all the time been adamant that he will be again on the Emirates subsequent season.
Speaking to Telefoot, Saliba confirmed that he will depart Marseille and return to his mum or dad membership in time for the brand new marketing campaign.
“I belong to Arsenal,” he mentioned. “I nonetheless have two years left on my contract. I will be again with Arsenal.
“I’ve performed zero matches for them and I nonetheless need to present them who I actually am and have the prospect to play for these followers and this nice membership.
“But it doesn’t just depend on me. In any case, leaving [without playing for Arsenal] would be a shame.”
Saliba loved a vastly spectacular season in France, taking part in 52 occasions in all competitions as Marseille completed second in Ligue 1 and reached the semi-final of the Europa Conference League.
“Magical,” Saliba mentioned when requested to describe his yr. “It was my first full season. I was keen to show who I really am. It’s a very positive assessment and I’m very happy with my season.
“It’s as if I’d been right here for 2 or three years, it is actually particular. Even if I do not come again to Marseille, I’ll always remember. Thanks to OM, I spent a fantastic interval of my profession right here and it was them who gave me a lift.”